City safety & data profile

ScottsbluffNE

Scottsbluff, NE is a 15K-resident city in Scotts Bluff County with a median household income of $56,359.

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Scottsbluff, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Scottsbluff has a population larger than 26% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $137,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 74%
By size
$56,359
Median income
$137,700
Median home
15.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Scottsbluff

Scottsbluff posts a median household income higher than 17% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Scottsbluff area.

Top 83%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Scottsbluff

Where Scottsbluff income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$56,359 Bottom 17% higher than 17% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NE $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Scottsbluff, NE beyond the headline numbers

Scottsbluff sits inside Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, at roughly 41.87°N, -103.67°W. Population 14,802, $56,359 median household income. Median home value $137,700, median rent $966. Poverty rate 15.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Scottsbluff's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.9%, then high blood pressure at 37.3%. 1 hospital in/around Scottsbluff, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Scottsbluff from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,802
Scottsbluff
Median Income
$56,359
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$137,700
-40% vs avg
Median Age
38.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Scotts Bluff County) - Scottsbluff's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
36K-3%
Median Income
$63,614+46%
Median Home Value
$168,500+64%
Poverty Rate
12.9%-6%
Unemployment
2.7%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Scottsbluff, NE
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$966/mo
Poverty Rate
15.4% +8% vs avg
Unemployment 2.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.3%
Work From Home 5.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 70.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.9%
High Blood Pressure
37.3%
Short Sleep Duration
32.9%
Physical Inactivity
31.3%
Binge Drinking
17.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.6%
Current Smoking
14.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.1%
Diabetes
13.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59%
Annual Checkup 76.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.5%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
REGIONAL WEST MEDICAL CENTER
SCOTTSBLUFF · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Scottsbluff, NE? ▼
Scottsbluff, NE has a population of 14,802 people, located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
What is the median household income in Scottsbluff? ▼
The median household income in Scottsbluff, NE is $56,359 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.4%.
What is the median home value in Scottsbluff? ▼
The median home value in Scottsbluff, NE is $137,700. Median rent is $966/month.
What are the top health concerns in Scottsbluff? ▼
The top health indicators in Scottsbluff include Obesity (39.9%), High Blood Pressure (37.3%), Short Sleep Duration (32.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Scottsbluff? ▼
Scottsbluff has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Scottsbluff? ▼
The median age in Scottsbluff, NE is 38.8 years. 26.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Scottsbluff, NE is located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. With a population of 15K and a $56,359 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Scottsbluff area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Scottsbluff's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Scottsbluff area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Scotts Bluff County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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